Barry Callebaut establishes FDA qualified health claim regarding high-flavanol cocoa powder
Flavanols are phytonutrient compounds that naturally occur in foods.
After a rigorous four-year review process by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Barry Callebaut is the first cocoa and chocolate company to establish a qualified health claim in the United States stating that high-flavanol cocoa powder may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The FDA-specific language around the claim can be found here.